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Zimbabwe Phone Number Format

Country code +263 — Complete guide to Zimbabwe phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.

How Zimbabwe Phone Numbers Are Written

Phone numbers in Zimbabwe have 9 digits for mobiles and 7 or 9 for landlines after the country code +263. Inside Zimbabwe a number is written with a leading 0, which makes 10 digits: 071 XXX XXXX. Drop that 0 when you call from abroad or save the number in international format: +263 71 XXX XXXX.

Country code+263
Digits after +2639 digits for mobiles and 7 or 9 for landlines
Trunk prefix (domestic calls) 0, dropped after +263
Mobile numbers start with 071–073 or 077–079
Exit code (to call abroad from Zimbabwe)00
Dial from the US011 263 71 XXX XXXX

Mobile vs. Landline Numbers

Mobile numbers

9 digits after +263, starting with 071–073 or 077–079.

071 XXX XXXX at home
+263 71 XXX XXXX international
Landline numbers

7 or 9 digits after +263. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Victoria Falls:

013 XXXXX at home
+263 13 XXXXX international

Zimbabwe Number Types

Type Starts with Written at home International From the US
Mobile 071–073 or 077–079 071 XXX XXXX +263 71 XXX XXXX 011 263 71 XXX XXXX
Landline 01, 02, 03, 05, 06 or 08 013 XXXXX +263 13 XXXXX 011 263 13 XXXXX
Toll-free 080 0800 XXXX +263 800 XXXX 011 263 800 XXXX
VoIP — 08686 XXXXXX +263 8686 XXXXXX 011 263 8686 XXXXXX

X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.

Checking a number from Zimbabwe? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.

Zimbabwe Area Codes

Major area codes in Zimbabwe:

Area Code City / Region
9 Bulawayo
4 Harare
20 Mutare

Dialing Tips

  • Remove the leading 0: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (0) that is used for domestic calls in Zimbabwe.
  • Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use +263 instead of 011 263.
  • Verify the number length: Numbers in Zimbabwe have 9 digits for mobiles and 7 or 9 for landlines after +263. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
  • Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full +263 prefix so they work from any country.

Zimbabwe Phone Number FAQ

How many digits does a phone number in Zimbabwe have?

Phone numbers in Zimbabwe have 9 digits for mobiles and 7 or 9 for landlines after the country code +263. Written for domestic calls with the leading 0, a mobile number has 10 digits.

What do mobile numbers in Zimbabwe start with?

Mobile numbers in Zimbabwe start with 071–073 or 077–079 when written for domestic calls. In international format the leading 0 is dropped: +263 71 XXX XXXX.

How do I write a phone number from Zimbabwe in international format?

Start with +263, then the national number without the leading 0. For example, a mobile number written 071 XXX XXXX at home becomes +263 71 XXX XXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 263 71 XXX XXXX.

What is the toll-free prefix in Zimbabwe?

Toll-free numbers in Zimbabwe start with 080, for example 0800 XXXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.

How do I call the US from Zimbabwe?

Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.

Zimbabwe Quick Info
Country Code +263
ISO Code ZW
Capital Harare
International Prefix 011 (from US)
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